Operations Management Trainee (OMT)- Spring Cohort

Job Description

Operations Management Trainee (OMT)- Spring Cohort | Shaw Industries

The Tone:
This is a full-time trainee program at Shaw Industries, located in Dalton, Georgia and the Southeast United States. Shaw Industries is an industry-leading flooring company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., with over $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 17,000 associates. They provide quality flooring solutions to customers worldwide across residential, commercial, and outdoor markets. The Operations Management Trainee program aims to attract top engineering talent for a high-impact career in manufacturing and leadership, empowering trainees to contribute meaningful results and consistently advance into influential leadership roles that shape the future of the business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Trainee Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Dalton, GA and Southeast United States
• Pay: $63000–$94000 yearly
• Mission: This role aims to develop future leaders in manufacturing and operations by blending technical expertise with leadership development.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training: Begin with an 8-week onsite training in Dalton, Georgia, covering company knowledge, products, facilities, processes, people, and leadership development.
• Placement: Partner with a manufacturing facility best suited to utilize your skills and interests for personal and plant development.
• Application: Collaborate with engineering staff to apply knowledge and problem-solving skills to ongoing facility projects, tackling real-world issues.
• Completion: Successfully complete the program, preparing for permanent entry-level engineering roles such as Process, Project, Technical, Automation, or Industrial Engineer.
• Interview: Interview for permanent positions that align with your unique talents and career aspirations upon program completion.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Automation Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical fields. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: Not specified.
• Skills: Motivational Fit, Build Trusting Relationships, Execute Action Plan, Initiate Action, Deliver Compelling Communication, Facilitate Change.
• Bonus: Co-op or internship experience is much preferred.